hereditary

it has long been lamented by parents and friends that my brother will often refuse to pose for photographs, or if he does, is obliged to pull a silly face in them. for example, at his birthday dinner the other night:

however, it has been brought to my attention that perhaps this is not entirely his fault and the problem is in his DNA. let me present exhibit B – me, my dad and nic (who actually looks quite good in this one):